I went to see the Head and the Heart last Friday.
Here's how the journey started:
Bridget and I bought dinner from The Dining Car. We both chose the pulled pork and share the fried cauliflower. Delicious!
Next Stop: Royale. After arriving late, we watched the crew assemble for the next set, assuming that the opening acts had already finished. I was a little disappointed to learn that the second band would be taking the stage. Usually I'm all for hearing new music, but for some reason, I sometimes discount bands based on their names: Devil Whale and Thao + The Get Down Stay Down? I still have trouble reconciling the name Dr. Dog with the group's music.
Well, shame on me! Thao Nyguyen took the stage and if time passed, I didn't feel it.
Even after the Head and the Heart expertly delivered their songs, I was left thinking about the enthusiasm and charm of Thao and the members of The Get Down Stay Down. Beatboxing, clapping (led by Jesus), and several trumpet solos later, the band had led me through a variety of musical styles with wit and an air of measured frivolity. Pure, polite fun.
Next time Thao is in town? You bet I'll be there – singing along!
Here's how the journey started:
Bridget and I bought dinner from The Dining Car. We both chose the pulled pork and share the fried cauliflower. Delicious!
Next Stop: Royale. After arriving late, we watched the crew assemble for the next set, assuming that the opening acts had already finished. I was a little disappointed to learn that the second band would be taking the stage. Usually I'm all for hearing new music, but for some reason, I sometimes discount bands based on their names: Devil Whale and Thao + The Get Down Stay Down? I still have trouble reconciling the name Dr. Dog with the group's music.
Well, shame on me! Thao Nyguyen took the stage and if time passed, I didn't feel it.
Even after the Head and the Heart expertly delivered their songs, I was left thinking about the enthusiasm and charm of Thao and the members of The Get Down Stay Down. Beatboxing, clapping (led by Jesus), and several trumpet solos later, the band had led me through a variety of musical styles with wit and an air of measured frivolity. Pure, polite fun.
Next time Thao is in town? You bet I'll be there – singing along!
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